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02/28/2026, 09:1402/28/2026, 09:40
According to President Donald Trump, the US military has begun extensive attacks against Iran. The Republican said this in a video published on his Truth Social platform. Before the announcement, Israel had already announced that it had launched a preemptive strike against Iran.
US President Donald Trump has confirmed an operation in Iran.screenshot truth social @realdonaldtrump
The goal is to defend the American people by eliminating the immediate threat from the Iranian leadership. US forces conducted a “massive and sustained operation” to prevent this “radical dictatorship” from threatening US national security interests.
Trump: Iran will never have a nuclear weapon
Trump announced that he would destroy Iran’s missiles. “We will destroy their navy,” he continued. They will ensure that Iran does not have a nuclear weapon. “You will never have a nuclear weapon,” he emphasized. The Iranian leadership will soon learn that the strength of US forces should never be challenged.
Trump also called on the Revolutionary Guards, Iranian armed forces and police forces to lay down their weapons. In this case he promised complete immunity. Otherwise they would face certain death.
Addressing the Iranian people, Trump said: “The hour of your freedom has come.” People should stay safe and not leave their homes. Bombs would fall. “When we’re done, take over your government.”
Attacks amid new negotiations over nuclear program
Earlier, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced that his country had launched a preemptive strike against Iran to eliminate threats to Israel.
The attacks come amid new negotiations between the US and Iran. Washington and Tehran had already negotiated Iran’s controversial nuclear program last year before Israel attacked Iran. The USA joined the airstrikes and bombed central nuclear facilities. Iran’s air force then fired ballistic missiles at Israel. (hkl/sda/dpa)
USA and Israel attack Iran – That’s what Trump says
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